Career and Education Opportunities for Farm Labor Contractors in Antioch, California

For those living in the Antioch, California area, there are many career and education opportunities for farm labor contractors. Farm labor contractors generally recruit, hire, and supervise seasonal or temporary agricultural laborers for a fee.

The income of a farm labor contractor is about $12 per hour or $25,770 per year on average in California. In the U.S. as a whole, their income is about $16 hourly or $33,500 yearly on average. Farm labor contractors earn less than people working in the category of Farming generally in California and more than people in the Farming category nationally.

There are sixty-four schools of higher education in the Antioch area, including two within twenty-five miles of Antioch where you can get a degree to start your career as a farm labor contractor. Farm labor contractors usually hold less than a high school diploma, so you can expect to spend only a short time training to become a farm labor contractor if you already have a high school diploma.

CAREER DESCRIPTION: Farm Labor Contractor

In general, farm labor contractors recruit, hire, and supervise seasonal or temporary agricultural laborers for a fee. They also may transport, house, and provide meals for workers.

Farm labor contractors supervise the work of contracted employees. They also employ foremen to deal directly with staff when recruiting and enforcing work rules. Equally important, farm labor contractors have to pay the wages of contracted farm laborers. They are often called upon to recruit and hire agricultural staff. They are expected to furnish food and field sanitation facilities to contracted staff. Finally, farm labor contractors furnish tools for employee use.

Every day, farm labor contractors are expected to be able to listen to and understand others in meetings. They need to articulate ideas and problems. It is also important that they understand what others are saying to them even in a noisy environment.

It is important for farm labor contractors to direct and transport staff to appropriate work sites. They are often called upon to furnish tools for employee use. They also furnish check-cashing services to employees. Somewhat less frequently, farm labor contractors are also expected to recruit and hire agricultural staff.

And finally, they sometimes have to furnish tools for employee use.

Like many other jobs, farm labor contractors must have exceptional integrity and be reliable.

Similar jobs with educational opportunities in Antioch include:

Animal Breeder. Breed animals, including cattle, or pet birds. Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require a knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.

Livestock Farmer. Attend to live farm, ranch, or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, and bees. Attend to animals produced for animal products, such as meat, fur, and honey. Duties may include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, castrating, branding, de-beaking, weighing, and loading animals. May maintain records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; assist in birth deliveries; and administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate. May clean and maintain animal housing areas.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Farm Labor Contractor Training

Holy Names University - Oakland, CA

Holy Names University, 3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619-1699. Holy Names University is a small university located in Oakland, California. It is a private not-for-profit school with primarily 4-year or above programs. It has 1,103 students and an admission rate of 74%. Holy Names University has a bachelor's degree program in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration.

University of Phoenix-Bay Area Campus - Pleasanton, CA

University of Phoenix-Bay Area Campus, 7901 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 130, Pleasanton, CA 94588-3677. University of Phoenix-Bay Area Campus is a small university located in Pleasanton, California. It is a private for-profit school with primarily 4-year or above programs and has 1,784 students. University of Phoenix-Bay Area Campus has a less than one year and a master's degree program in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration which graduated six and three students respectively in 2008.

LOCATION INFORMATION: Antioch, California

Antioch, California photo by Hughly741

Antioch is located in Contra Costa County, California. It has a population of over 100,219, which has grown by 10.7% in the past ten years. The cost of living index in Antioch, 150, is far greater than the national average. New single-family homes in Antioch cost $255,600 on average, which is well below the state average. In 2008, one hundred twenty-two new homes were constructed in Antioch, down from one hundred fifty-eight the previous year.

The three big industries for women in Antioch are health care, finance and insurance, and educational services. For men, it is construction, administrative and support and waste management services, and professional, scientific, and technical services. The average travel time to work is about 42 minutes. More than 18.2% of Antioch residents have a bachelor's degree, which is lower than the state average. The percentage of residents with a graduate degree, 4.6%, is lower than the state average.

The unemployment rate in Antioch is 12.9%, which is greater than California's average of 12.3%.

The percentage of Antioch residents that are affiliated with a religious congregation, 38.9%, is less than both the national and state average. Iglesia Biblica Bautista Antioquia, Lone Tree Community Church and Calvary Chapel are all churches located in Antioch. The most prominent religious groups are the Catholic Church, the Baptist General Conference and the LDS (Mormon) Church.

Antioch is home to the Antioch Historical Center and the Lupine Rock Picnic Area as well as Williamson Ranch Park and Fairview Park. Shopping malls in the area include Antioch Square Shopping Center, Raleys Shopping Center and Century Plaza Shopping Center. Visitors to Antioch can choose from Antioch Executive Inn, Best Western Heritage Inn Antioch and Antioch Comfort Suites for temporary stays in the area.